What To Do When CPS Knocks At Your Door

This course is for when CPS is knocking at your door and wanting to do an investigation on you. You should have this material well in mind before that ever happens. Learn what you should say and what you should NOT say!

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What Is In This Course?

What Is In This Course

The truth is waiting for you.

Somebody Called CPS On You

What Does It Mean That a CPS Report Was Made Against Me?

“Hello?” “Yes, I would like to report some child abuse! “

Who Made The Call?

Who spilled the beans? Probably your Ex!

How To Talk To A Caseworker At Your Door

Cheat Sheet – What To Say At The Door

You will want to print this out and put it by the door to be ready when they come.

SHUT UP! You Do Not Have To Talk To Them

If you say nothing to them at your door, you have taken away their greatest weapon, which is their ability to twist your words.

What To Say At A Home Visit or Office Interview

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You Have The Right To Not Let CPS Into Your Home

Don’t be afraid to say “No, you will have to talk to me outside. You cannot come in.”

Did You Get Ready For This?

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You Can Tell Them To Get Out Of Your House

If there is no court order or warrant, you still retain your Constitutional rights.

You Do Not Have To Answer ALL Of Their Questions

More traps to avoid!

Advice On How To Act During An Investigation

Stay calm! They want you afraid and angry!

Do Not Get Angry! Remain Calm!

You get angry, they take your children!

EVERYTHING You Say Will Be Twisted And Used Against You

Shut up! Close your mouth! Do NOT speak!

Ask For Your Attorney

You have the right to not talk without your attorney present.

Wife And Husbands Must Work Together – Divide And Conquer

CPS will split you up and do the good cop, bad cop, on you. Both of you must work together and give CPS nothing.

You have The Right To Video Tape Them

You have the right to audio and video record out in the open. Don’t let them talk you out of it.

Documents To Hand Out When They Come To Your Door

What To Give CPS And The Police At The Door

Download this and print it out to give CPS and the police when they come knocking.

Document To Give School To Stop Interrogations At School

Download and put in your child’s school file.

Cards To Give Your Child To Carry To Stop Interrogations At School

Download and print out

Medical Documents For CPS

Print this out and attach it to documentation from your child’s Dr. and hand it out when CPS knock at your door.

Do NOT Sign Anything

Don’t Be Tricked

When do you sign and when do you NOT?

Native American Heritage

The Rules Are Different For Native Americans

If You are Native American, Tell them right away.

CPS Cases Are Not Criminal Cases

CPS Cases Are Civil Cases

This Juvenile and family court is NOT what you think it is. It goes against all of what you believe are your rights.

What Happens During An Investigation

Is Your Child Safe?

What you think is safe may not be SAFE!

Your Life Is Under A Microscope

Not only are they going to use your present against you, they are going to dig up your past too.

What To Expect

CPS will dig VERY deep!

How To Make Things Go Smoother

Smooth is good!

Why Are The Police With CPS?

They are there to help take your child.

Interviewing Your Child

Learn how to stop them from interviewing your child.

Examining Your Child

Do not consent to a interview or a examination.

When CPS Can Transport Your Child

They can transport your child if they think there is immanent harm coming or has been happening.

Inspecting Your Home

Caseworker and police CANNOT enter your home without a court order or it being an emergency that they have no time to go get a court order.

Record Requests

This is just another part of their witch hunt. CPS will try to dig up a pattern of drug use, alcohol use, mental illness, and anything else to use against you.

Investigation Results

Can you keep the child at home while CPS does their investigation?

I Disagree With CPS’ Findings: Can I Ask for a Review?

Don’t like the outcome of an investigation? Have it reviewed!

INTERFERING WITH AN INVESTIGATION

Don’t Flee Or Hide Your Child

Don’t run with the kids!

Collateral Contacts

What Is a Collateral Contact?

If you give them a list of your relatives and friends before the court orders you too, then you are giving them sources to dig up more dirt on you.

What Exactly Are You Being Accused Of?

Abuse or Neglect

Each state’s definition of abuse and neglect

Medical Neglect

Most of these allegations are trumped up by the Doctor, CPS, and even the Governor.

Neglect – Lack Of Supervision

This is one of CPS’s favorite ways of grabbing kids.

Safety Threats Guide – Impending Danger Threats

These are Oregon’s 16 Safety Threats that I use as examples of why they can take children away. If you see any area that you need to improve…do it! It also helps you to see if CPS overstepped their authority.

How Do Kids Get Into Foster Care?

Court Ordered Removal

It is so easy for CPS to convince the court to take your child.

Emergency Removal

This is the ONLY reason that CPS can remove a child without a court order.

Children Born To A Mother Who Already Has Children In Foster Care

You can count on CPS to come to get your next baby at the hospital if you have others in foster care already.

How Do Families Get Involved With CPS?

Mandated Reporters and The Hotline

This is where it all begins. This is like a neighborhood watch system.

Reasonable Efforts

The States Laws On Reasonable Efforts

Reasonable efforts are just a way to make it look like they are playing fair.

Examples of Reasonable Efforts

The states Reasonable Efforts rules and examples of that.

Pre-placement Preventative Services

What Are Preventative Services?

Should I except preventive services? NO! Do NOT sign into their membership.

Parents

If You Separate From Your Partner

Do NOT let CPS split you up and use your family dynamics against you.

When They Ask You To Take A Drug Test

If No Court Order – Do Not Take A Drug Test

Don’t agree to a drug test if there is no court order to take one.

Your Constitutional Rights To Not Take A Drug Test

You have Constitutional rights to NOT take a drug test without a court order. Here are a few case laws also.

Go Off These Drugs BEFORE CPS Gets A Court Order

Over the counter prescriptions that cause False-Positive readings in drug tests. Try to get off of these if you are having to do drug tests.

Always Do These Things

Always Ask The Caseworker These Questions

Four important questions to ask the social worker when they knock on your door.

Always Keep A File Of Your Child’s Physician Records

Collect all the good things from your child’s doctor visits. Keep it by the door. Do NOT give it to CPS.

Keep A Log Of Your Conversations With The Caseworker

It is your word against theirs! Log everything! Record everything!

Record Conversations If You Can

ALWAYS record as much as you can. If you cannot, write down EVERY single word!

Bring Your Child To The Door

Bring your child to the door but do NOT let the social worker in.

Never Do These Things

Never Tell Them You Were Once In The System

Again, SHUT UP!! They are just getting dirt on you.

Never Agree To A Drug Test Without A Court Order

Don’t agree to a drug test if there is no court order to take one.

Never Agree To Service Plans Without A Court Order

Never agree to take their services. That will sign you up with their Private Membership Association

Never Give Then A List Of Friends And Relatives

Never give a list of relatives until you are court ordered to.

Never Tell Them Your Parental Rights Were Terminated Before

The odds are against you if you tell them your rights were terminated before.

Never Tell Them That You Were Abused When You Were Younger

Shut Up! Do NOT give up your personal information.

Never Let Them Interview Your Child Alone

If it is in your power, always say no to an interview. Always show the child but do not allow an interview.

Never Except Services That Do Not Fit Your “Crime”

NEVER agree to services that do not match what they alleged that you did wrong.

Parents Who Were Former Foster Children

Never Tell CPS You Were In Foster Care Before

Talk to your lawyer first before you tell them.

Medical

Do Not Let Them Take Your Child To Their Doctor

If at all possible, do not allow CPS to be the one to take your child to the hospital.